Dáíl approves hike in cigarette prices

Laws to increase the price of cigarettes have been passed – but not before being labelled "the Nidge Tax" in the Dáil tonight.

Dáíl approves hike in cigarette prices

Laws to increase the price of cigarettes have been passed – but not before being labelled "the Nidge Tax" in the Dáil tonight.

The Dáil voted by 121 to 22 to add 40 cent to a pack of 20 cigarettes from midnight.

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